Probationary Special Education Teacher - Maple West Elementary

Position Overview

This role is for a probationary special education teacher at Maple West Elementary in Williamsville, New York. The teacher will work with students who need specialized support across K-12 special education settings, with particular attention to learners who experience substantial academic delays, behavior regulation challenges, frustration tolerance issues, difficulty following multi-step instructions, and emotional regulation needs.

What the Role Involves

• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned to curriculum goals.
• Adapt teaching materials, supplies, and lessons to support learner growth.
• Manage classrooms effectively and keep students engaged in learning.
• Use assessment results and other data to identify needs and track progress.
• Support students with a wide range of abilities through differentiated instruction.
• Communicate clearly with students, families, teachers, administrators, and support personnel.
• Work collaboratively with paraprofessionals, aides, support staff, and case managers to support post-secondary outcomes.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in special education for grades K-12 is required.
• Strong understanding of students with significant learning delays and behavioral or emotional regulation needs is expected.
• Knowledge of curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation is necessary.
• Ability to maintain an orderly, productive classroom environment is important.
• Capacity to modify instruction and materials for students at different ability levels is required.
• Willingness to reflect on teaching practice and use feedback for professional growth is expected.
• Ability to use data and assessment tools to guide instruction and measure progress is required.
• A positive, compassionate, patient, and supportive approach to students is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed for working with school teams and families.

Preferred Experience

• Prior success supporting students with a wide range of learning needs and challenges is preferred.
• Experience teaching students with disabilities through modified curriculum aimed at graduation outcomes is preferred.
• Background in collaborating with paraprofessionals, aides, and other support staff is preferred.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Education & Student Services.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $44,840 to $53,700 under the WTA contract.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted by July 2, 2026.

Internal applicants include district employees such as probationary and tenured teachers seeking a transfer within their current tenure area, as well as teaching assistants who are fully certified in the appropriate tenure area. These candidates must submit a letter of interest and an updated resume to Human Resources, with a copy sent to the building principal. Signed original letters of interest must be delivered by the end of the day on July 2, 2026.

External applicants, including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside their current tenure area, regular substitutes, and per diem substitutes, must complete the district's online application and apply to the appropriate posting. Questions may be directed to Human Resources at lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.